PBP: USA vs Costa Rica Match Thread: 2/1/2020

Im actually kind of excited. I want to see what Ferreira and Llanez can do.

 

Excited about this XI!!!

 

This line up will get shredded in the middle.

 

These are the kind of long shots I like to see Berhalter take. This is very experimental but it’s filled with talented players, giving them a chance to stake their claim.

 

Against better competition yea but I don’t think it will be an issue today.

 

Bah, Yueil's very gritty and tough in the middle, Lletget is pretty two-way, and Arriola's basically a hustling defender, not a winger. We'll be fine against the likes of this current Costa Rica.

If this were Mexico, or the current Jamaica, then I'd be worried.

 

Beautiful day here in the stadium. It’s about 80 degrees and sunny.

 

Nice to see a bunch of newcomers. Don't expect a super high quality game but a good test for some players I want to see and glad Berhalter didn't rely on too much same ol' same ol'.

 

Curious to see how ready Uly looks — have no idea what to expect.

 

Where are you sitting?

More importantly, are you gonna give us a wave when the camera pans by?

 

I’m not much to look at. I am in 132 on midfield 4 th row.

 

Ok some new talented blood, I can dig this

 

So look who I bumped into at Aspire Park here in Qatar today.... must be a good omen we are going to win then....

 

Anthems are playing.

 

There’s like a 100 people there.

 

Game on.

 

I can't imagine who is actually buying a "Battle for 2020" Chess set. ESPNNews commercials are amazing.

Excited to see Uly, Aaronson and Ferreira.

 

This game wasn't supposed to be a thing. Can we move past this?

 

But are they supporting the US or Costa Rica? That is: is this really a home game or not?

 

that counter through the middle by costa rica will be something to worry about.

 

Llanez better than any winger not named Pulisic

 

It's a shame that Arriola is such a shitty finisher. He finds himself in the right places so often, and so rarely finishes the move off.

 

Arriolla... woof.

Replace him with Lynden Gooch immediately and forever.

 

The first 15 minutes are the beautiful soccer from the US...Keep it up, guys!...